Flag display stirs controversy
OCOEE, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - A flag hung upside down in Ocoee is rubbing some people the wrong way.
Neighbors say it’s been on display for several days now and the upside down flag is drawing mixed reviews. Some see it as the ultimate sign of disrespect, while other say there is a clear explanation for what many are calling a symbolic display.
The owner of the property was not available to speak to us but we see an explanation of the display on a sign. In part the said says, “The flag upside down is a symbol of a nation in distress. Its a highly visible way to symbolize that our country is in trouble. The sign goes on to give examples of why our nation and our government are in distress.
Some people agree with the symbolic display while others see it as a sign of disrespect especially to veterans on Memorial Day.
We spoke to a person who lives across the street from the display. She told us that she was told the purpose of hanging the flag upside down was not to offend anyone but instead bring attention to issues affecting our nation.
Personally, I do not believe it is appropriate to use a distress signal simply because you don’t like the party or the person occupying the White House, or the lawful, political direction the nation is going in.
A bit like the boy who cried wolf, IMO.